Mikel Arteta the reincarnation of George Graham
Whilst Mikel Arteta is a “son of Arsene Wenger”, making waves in the managerial game alongside the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie,...
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4-nil2 goals for Viktor Gyokeres8 goals in 3 Champions League gamesZERO goals concededTop of the Premier League25 goals in 12 this seasonJust 3...
The goals will come for “underperforming” Viktor Gyökeres
In day two of talking about the “instant results era of football“, we look at Viktor Gyökeres. Like with Eze yesterday, Gyökeres has the negative...
Eze needs to take it easy
In the era of “instant results” we currently live in, both Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres have come in from some criticism from certain quarters...
Are rumours of the demise of AFTV true?
The internet is awash with talk about AFTV’s demise. In the last week and a bit, at least 3 contributors have taken to social media to announce...
Conflicting thoughts on Arsenal’s stadium expansion plans
After a couple of years of rumours, the news broke yesterday that Arsenal have held internal discussions about expanding the capacity of Emirates...
Arsenal overturn 5-point deficit to top the league
Top of the league Seven games into the new season and we sit at the top of the league. When we paused for the last international break, we were all...
Arsenal rise to victory despite refeering inconsistencies
Well, what an incident-packed game that was! The right team eventually won. A 96-minute winner from Gabriel as he rose up amongst the crowd to nod...
MATCH PREVIEW: Newcastle United v Arsenal
There have been no tougher away day for Arsenal recently than a trip to St James’ Park. Just a single win in the last 5 games, with 4 defeats for...
MATCH REPORT: Port Vale 0 – 2 Arsenal
Arsenal overcame a spirited Port Vale side to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2–0 victory at Vale Park. Goals from summer...
Arsenal set for a whole new team: Predicted starting XI
Tonight we will witness the strength in depth assembled by Mikel Arteta, Andrea Berta et al with the gaffer set to ring the changes for the League...
Pundits change the narrative to push their anti-Arsenal agenda
We go to Liverpool, play defensively looking to hit our opponents on the counter, lose 1-nil to a freak free-kick and are heavily criticised for...
MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 1 – 1 Manchester City
The Emirates witnessed a rollercoaster on Sunday as Arsenal snatched a late draw against Manchester City. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was...
Greedy, greedy Fulham
Anyone that has ever been Fulham away will know it is always a good day out. Not only is it an easy stadium to get to, surrounded by many decent...
A victory for squad depth
No Bukayo SakaNo Martin OdegaardNo William SalibaNo Kai HavertzNo Ben White We went to Atletico Bilbao with half a starting XI out missing,...
Tony Pullis peddles lies about history with Arsenal
The latest trend of ex-footballers is to go onto podcasts and peddle lies in an attempt to create a narrative that you were better then what you...
MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Arsenal underlined their title credentials with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates, combining authority in possession...
Match preview: Arsenal v Nottingham Forest
There’s something special about returning to the Emirates after an international break. The anticipation builds, the crowd is hungrier, and the...
Chelsea point charges show what Arsenal and Arsene were up against
2010 to 2016 saw some of the most volatile infighting I have ever seen at Arsenal football club. The period coincided with Arsenal going 8-years...
Andrea Berta ticks off 8 out of 10 of his summer “to do list”
Before the summer started, a 10 point to do list for Andrea Berta was posted on the She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Facebook page (credit to admin Derek...
Arteta spending, squad depth in defence, and Tottenham thinking they have done something
Arteta spending Piero Hincape will take us to around £300m spent this summer. Unless it transpires that it is a loan with an obligation to buy next...
The evolution of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal
We all know when Mikel Arteta took over Arsenal, the club were in a bad, bad place. Both on and off the pitch. He took over a team 10th in the...
What if Viktor Gyokeres is a “flat track bully”?
Following on from last weeks blog about how we are now in the “instant success era“, one criticism I have seen thrown at Viktor Gyokeres by pundits...
MATCH REPORT: Arsenal 5-0 Leeds United
Arsenal delivered a five-star performance at the Emirates Stadium as they swept aside Leeds United with a ruthless 5–0 victory in their first home...
Match preview: Arsenal v Leeds United
This Saturday marks a pivotal moment: our first home game of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The Gunners host newly promoted Leeds United at the...
Arsenal target Brentford front man to replace Kai Havertz
It would be absolutely hilarious this summer if Arsenal signed Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as the replacement for Kai Havertz. It is not that I would...
Arsenal late lurch for Eze makes Tottenham laughing stock of North London
And just as the doom and gloom merchants are coming back from their Benidorm breaks, Arsenal do something magical! I honestly thought the Eberechi...
The “instant results” era of football leads fans to judge players to quickly
Expecting instant results is a cultural phenomenon in the digital age. This expectation is fueled by the speed and immediacy of online interactions...
Arsenal fans succombing to “shiny new toy syndrome”
Shiny new toy syndrome – The tendency to be distracted by something new, often abandoning existing items that may not be inferior. We all remember...
MATCH REPORT: A Gritty Start at Old Trafford
It might not have been pretty, but stepping off the park with three points and a 1-0 win at Old Trafford is a pretty thing indeed. Arsenal’s...